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JAVELIN

/ˈdʒævlɪn/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

J 8/10
A 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1
L 1/2
I 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of JAVELIN

noun

A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.

noun

A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.

verb

To pierce with a javelin.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
22
points

Is JAVELIN a Scrabble Word?

Yes, JAVELIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of JAVELIN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 67 points total.

Letter Values for JAVELIN

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter javelin Total
Scrabble 8141111 17
WWF 10151212 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in JAVELIN

97 words from the letters in JAVELIN

How to Use JAVELIN in Word Games

JAVELIN is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since JAVELIN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 67 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble JAVELIN to find 97 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About JAVELIN

What does JAVELIN mean?
JAVELIN is a noun. A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
Is JAVELIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JAVELIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is JAVELIN worth in Scrabble?
JAVELIN is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from JAVELIN?
You can make 97 words from the letters in JAVELIN. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.